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[Q] Odin can't read PIT

Phone Stats
Sprint Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710)
Cyanogenmod 10.2 (Stable)
Last ROM update flash was months ago, no issues
TWRP latest
Can not get into recovery
Can get into download mode (using HOME+VOL-DOWN+POWER)
Using Odin 3 (1.85)
Phone was sitting on table, just started boot looping.
Tried to flash (everything) - stock Sprint image, CM ROM, etc.
Odin fails when it gets to reading the PIT information.
I looked everywhere for a Sprint GS3 PIT file, only found one, but it was labeled "i710" (probably by accident) and did not work.
If anyone has or can dump an image of their partition information (PIT) I would be extremely grateful, and willing to compensate you, because I'm an Android developer and kinda need my phone =)
More information:
Yes drivers are all installed and working. Phone is recognized as usual on three different laptops.
Yes phone was charged at least over 80% when trying anything.
Yes, tried multiple cables and USB ports (esp. powered ones) - phone connects fine.
Brought it to Sprint - they actually tried to flash it for me (nice guys!) but the software denied b/c of the custom binary.
Yes, I read every post here/elsewhere containing the keywords "PIT", "S3", and "brick" - many solutions would work, except for the fact that Odin won't get past reading the PIT.
No, I didn't do anything dumb like flashing GSM, international, custom crap, or by checking "repartition" or anything like that.
Not using any custom kernel or anything else - only the recovery (TWRP) and ROM (CM10) are custom.
Even more information (yes, I'm desperate!):
I tried all methods I could find - literally days worth of searching - including reinstalling the drivers, installing drivers while in download mode, connecting from Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Linux (Ubuntu - Mint).
Tried flashing stock recovery.
Tried flashing stock Sprint/Samsung image.
Tried flashing various PIT files claiming to be Sprint SGS3.
I basically gave in and was going to buy a new phone, but the dude at Sprint even said "this is fixable - you just need that PIT file", so I'd like to give it one last try before calling it. The phone really has been good to me, otherwise.
Any help is greatly appreciated! If you read all of this, you're a saint =)

Adding Odin output

CorporalMaxSterling said:
Adding Odin output
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Relevant thread for anyone following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48376031#post48376031

DELETE: I see you have another thread about this already
sent from my GS3

joeyhdownsouth said:
DELETE: I see you have another thread about this already
sent from my GS3
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Thanks. That's real helpful. It's not my thread, it's a related one I found after I posted, and this info is still relevant.

[Q] Note 2 Root fails - seems like I've tried everything.

Ok, first of all, new to rooting and all that follows. However, I'm not new to forums and if this is in the wrong category, or if I overlooked a similar post, I am sorry. Feel free to redirect me to wherever you see fit. I know just too well how similar posts can be annoying, but I feel like I've exhausted Googlesearching and looked everywhere I can think of.
So, I have a Note II. N7100, Android 4.4.2 and I want to root it. Googlesearching has found me a lot of nice looking ROMs, and besides looks the added functions tempt me. Wont be long until I upgrade to a Note 4 or 5 anyway, figure I might as well. For what its worth, I live in Norway, and AT&T does not exist over here, nor does any other major american carrier. USB debugging was on the entire time.
I got the Odin V3.10, and appropriate clockworksmod files, and thought everything was peaches. Into download mode (after backing up ofc), Odin finds it, I upload everything and Odin says "PASS" in nice, green letters. When it reboots, it looks the same as before, but.. "Unfortunately, SuperUser has stopped", Titanium backup does not work since it apparently isnt rooted. Root Checker says the same. However, when checking for updates my phone displays "The operating system on your device has been modified in an unautorized way. Try downloading software updates using Samsung KIES on your PC, or visit a customer service center."
Read alot about devices having to be unlocked from carrier, however all google searches on "how to check for carrier lock on Note 2" yields numbersequences I have to input into the dialler and dial. None of the sequences give anything other than "Connection problem or invalid MMI code". I honestly dont remember if its carrier locked or not.
I came across an article here on XDA saying that with the later versions of android, KNOX has become an issue when trying to root, but someone had found a way around it. I downloaded MJ5BLPatch.tar.md5, uploaded to my phone via Odin, and here it fails, looses connection with the device and cant reconnect. Phone displays something alon the lines of "Invalid magic code" or the similar in red text.
I am the newb here, looking for help, and if I screwed up big somewhere I am cool with a little flaming. I just want to squeeze this for what use I can before upgrading, and probably rooting that too.
Any help as to how I can root it and load custom ROMs? I appreciate any and all help, sincerely.

Forget that MJ5 bootloader related stuff.
Reflash CWM using Odin and untick auto reboot, run through and reboot manually.
After reboot into recovery flash SuperSu.zip, start supersu after reboot system and disable knox by following the advices from app.

Thank you very much. i feel exceedingly stupid, I had been using the guide found on Note2root.com, when I applied step by step from this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143479) everything worked out. hope this may be of help to anyone having the same issues.
Again, thank you very much for your help.

First time messing with my phone, and it looks super soft bricked.

Hello, first timer here. I have never tried rooting or anything, but today I finally decided to... and messed it up.
Verizon Samsung Note 2 SCH-i605 (yes, still.)
Got it on July 2nd, 2013, so I believe it was build 4.1.1 kernel 3.1? Not too sure on the legalities
Completely unrooted and unmodded
I was using kingo root and everything was fine until it hit about 52% on the rooting process when my computer lost connection with my phone. Since, it gave me the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue" problem. So then I google-fu'd and followed directions of:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040264
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2120726
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582290
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
etc.
and used Odin 3.10.7 (and 3.10.0 just in case, both on and off admin mode cause why not) on every single md5 available in all those links and the one from sammobile.com for sch-i605.
And each time, I would either received failure on "sboot.bin" or receive the "System Software Not Authorized" error if succeeded (it was stuck in bootload? too, kept flashing the logo then the error message). The VERY first time, however, it actually brought me to that page where I'm allowed to press things like erase cache, factory reset, or reboot my phone. There, I chose all those options in the order I've listed them. And ever since I haven't seen that screen again.
My issue seems to be every problem I can find put together, and can't seem to resolve it with my skills alone. I honestly don't care about recovering my data (which I believe is impossible now anyway) or rooting my phone. I just want it to turn on again.
Thanks in advance.
p.s. getting a new phone isn't an option currently
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Checked my verizon wireless software upgrade assistant for some info, and it says "Up to date" and "Version ND3" if that means anything to you pros out there.

jk1982 said:
Hello, first timer here. I have never tried rooting or anything, but today I finally decided to... and messed it up.
Verizon Samsung Note 2 SCH-i605 (yes, still.)
Got it on July 2nd, 2013, so I believe it was build 4.1.1 kernel 3.1? Not too sure on the legalities
Completely unrooted and unmodded
I was using kingo root and everything was fine until it hit about 52% on the rooting process when my computer lost connection with my phone. Since, it gave me the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue" problem. So then I google-fu'd and followed directions of:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040264
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2120726
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582290
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
etc.
and used Odin 3.10.7 (and 3.10.0 just in case, both on and off admin mode cause why not) on every single md5 available in all those links and the one from sammobile.com for sch-i605.
And each time, I would either received failure on "sboot.bin" or receive the "System Software Not Authorized" error if succeeded (it was stuck in bootload? too, kept flashing the logo then the error message). The VERY first time, however, it actually brought me to that page where I'm allowed to press things like erase cache, factory reset, or reboot my phone. There, I chose all those options in the order I've listed them. And ever since I haven't seen that screen again.
My issue seems to be every problem I can find put together, and can't seem to resolve it with my skills alone. I honestly don't care about recovering my data (which I believe is impossible now anyway) or rooting my phone. I just want it to turn on again.
Thanks in advance.
p.s. getting a new phone isn't an option currently
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Checked my verizon wireless software upgrade assistant for some info, and it says "Up to date" and "Version ND3" if that means anything to you pros out there.
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Greetings,
Thank you for using XDA Assist. To get you the best possible assistance, I'm going to move this thread to your device's Q&A forum. Good luck!

install kies and try flashing rom. do you have rom from i.e. sammobile? use different odin versions and do not mark repartition

yaro666 said:
install kies and try flashing rom. do you have rom from i.e. sammobile? use different odin versions and do not mark repartition
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KIES is unable to read my phone (tried the bottom 3 versions of it), and I've tried running Odin 3.07 and unchecked repartition for every stock and restore md5s I had for my phone... the ones that didn't fail sboot.bin are still giving me unauthorized error.
I'll keep trying all the combinations, but it seems moot at this point.

T807A Recovery Help

Hi there,
I recently purchased a Tab S 10.5 off of eBay from a seller that said they'd messed up a custom ROM installation and with a cursory amount of research I saw that it was possible to return it to factory and had no issue putting in the leg work to get it done. However, I'm finding that my own knowledge of rooting and custom ROMs isn't sufficient for this situation now that I've gotten stuck into it. The tablet shows the Tab S logo and then immediately displays a message that says the software isn't official ATT and to return to a store for assistance. When I try to boot into the recovery menu I'm met with a screen that has a large android and says, 'Downloading...' and I can't get any further there either.
I've tried flashing recovery files with Odin but they have all failed and have also tried the Turkish image and it just sits at, '<ID:0/004> SetupConnection.." and doesn't initialize.
I've also gotten a, 'NAND StartWrite FAIL!!' notice as well.
I got the thing for a steal and would love it if it were possible to return it to factory and was just curious what kind of options I had at this point. Are there any program alternatives to Odin or different recovery files to use mayhaps?
I'm wondering if buying a new logic board would fix the issue at this point but, wanted to double check that it wouldn't cause any differing problems than the issue I'm experiencing now.
Edit: Odin finally got passed the, 'SetupConnection' line for the Turkish image and displayed this next: '<ID:0/004> Can't open the serial(COM) port.' - This is the first time it's displayed this message and I'm not sure what to do about this either.

T807a firmware isn't available afaik.

ashyx said:
T807a firmware isn't available afaik.
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Are there any other versions of the firmware that would work instead?
Regarding the rest of my questions, I'm really just interested at this point if replacing the logic board would fix the issue. If anyone has tried that at least.

Question Fold 3 does not start

Hi, I have a fold 3, which turned off during normal use and never turned on again, when turned on it remains stuck on the "samsung galaxy logo".
In recovery I tried the update via sd by downloading the firmware from samfw, but it gives error
E: libfs_mgr error updating for slotselect
E: libfs_mgr failed to mount sdcard.
Connecting it to the PC detects that it connects but does not recognize it and does not work, drivers and adb installed.
Install the latest version of the software
The phone was pin / fingerprint locked
It hasn't been formatted, does anyone have any advice on how to do this? At least to recover the data.
How to update your Samsung Galaxy smartphone and install official firmware
Follow these instructions to manually install Android updates through recovery and full firmware using Odin on Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
www.xda-developers.com

If under warranty send to Samsung.
Sounds like a hardware failure.
If so mucking with the firmware may brick it.

Like mate above wrote send to service. I supposed need replace motherboard in this case.

_GRIZZLY_ said:
Like mate above wrote send to service. I supposed need replace motherboard in this case.
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might not need to be the motherboard, it depends on what part is faulty.

Akira_Kitsune said:
might not need to be the motherboard, it depends on what part is faulty.
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Maybe yes but rather no chance know it without service.

try use smartswitch from samsung,there is emergency recovery

ashcze said:
try use smartswitch from samsung,there is emergency recovery
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thanks for the information, however, that software is not detected, I managed to get it read by adb and odin, through odin I tried to install the latest version of the software, it doesn't give errors but then it doesn't start when I restart.
Through adb it stays on the verifyng update package and doesn't install.

Mak563 said:
thanks for the information, however, that software is not detected, I managed to get it read by adb and odin, through odin I tried to install the latest version of the software, it doesn't give errors but then it doesn't start when I restart.
Through adb it stays on the verifyng update package and doesn't install.
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So in my opinion you are exhaust possibilities rescue in home and unfortunetly need send device to service.

In over a decade of using Androids (all Samsung) I've never seen a firmware failure. Occasionally the user data partition got skewed almost always by a 3rd party app. On a stock flagship Samsung the chances of firmware corruption is almost zero unless there's an outright hardware failure...
The N10+ in my hand load is over 2.5 yo, last update was 3 years ago. Still fast and stable with minimal maintenance. That's what a stock Android is (or should be) capable of... if you don't update it.

blackhawk said:
In over a decade of using Androids (all Samsung) I've never seen a firmware failure. Occasionally the user data partition got skewed almost always by a 3rd party app. On a stock flagship Samsung the chances of firmware corruption is almost zero unless there's an outright hardware failure...
The N10+ in my hand load is over 2.5 yo, last update was 3 years ago. Still fast and stable with minimal maintenance. That's what a stock Android is (or should be) capable of... if you don't update it.
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Yes, I can confirm too that with example Note 5, Note 9 and now fold 2 older software (max next only one big update to newer version android) is the most stable and battery friendly. Newer version maybe looking "newer" have few intersting function but for daily use usually are little more lags, lottery with battery life. Especially my old Note 5 with android 6 which had when I bught running very nice and now, even after clean install last stock software in this case android 7 Note 5 have a lot of lags and running like the cheapest android device. This my one of a lot example like newer software isn't always better.

Mak563 said:
Hi, I have a fold 3, which turned off during normal use and never turned on again, when turned on it remains stuck on the "samsung galaxy logo".
In recovery I tried the update via sd by downloading the firmware from samfw, but it gives error
E: libfs_mgr error updating for slotselect
E: libfs_mgr failed to mount sdcard.
Connecting it to the PC detects that it connects but does not recognize it and does not work, drivers and adb installed.
Install the latest version of the software
The phone was pin / fingerprint locked
It hasn't been formatted, does anyone have any advice on how to do this? At least to recover the data.
How to update your Samsung Galaxy smartphone and install official firmware
Follow these instructions to manually install Android updates through recovery and full firmware using Odin on Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
www.xda-developers.com
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Did you tried to make complete wipe from the recovery menu? I know you care about your data but at this point Samsung won't help you and they will probably try to wipe the device first.

In the end not being able to recover it from recovery, I sent it under warranty and they replaced the motherboard.